Tracker Guide V14~good?

[keninaz]

I want to get back to fishing and living in SC now we have lots of lakes.
I found a 1994 Tracker Guide V14 with trolling motor, trailer and 9.9 motor (2014 motor).
The owner says it is riveted but looks great online. Is this boat OK at its age?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6703035293156039/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp:4ff28fd0-5320-4098-8452-c0bfb54d1b1b

 

[redneck joe]

My 82 riveted is still in great shape and tracker been in business a long time.

 

[keninaz]

I just went and looked at the boat.
The electrical was done by someone that did not have a clue.
The motor is a newer 9.9 electric start no less. Pricey
I don't think it has had much use.
Maybe I will make him an offer later today

 

[WIMUSKY]

Did you work out a deal?

 

[keninaz]

No, just too much work redoing the electrical system completly.

 

[Scott Danforth]

a complete electrical system on a tinny with minimal lights and controls is about $200 in materials, $20 in beer and a bit over 8 hours of work.

offer the guy a stupidly low price

 

[keninaz]

Spnet my life maintaining electronics on the fast attack subs for the Navy as a civilian so I know what all needed to be done and how to do it. My problem is why should I do it? At 77 I don't really want to do the work and there are lots of boats for sale around here.

 

[BWR1953]

...At 77 I don't really want to do the work and there are lots of boats for sale around here.

And that's key, right there. Smart move! Get something turn key for sure.

 

[Texasmark]

On the "I don't want to do the work" at 82 I am coming up with the same conclusion on a lot of things. But I have to have something to occupy my time so I am selective on what I choose to invest my time and withering body abilities.

 

[keninaz]

Yes my main problem relates to spinal stenosis they call it. Makes it really hard to bend or even walk distances at time.
But life goes on!